Other Opportunities for Your Child
Over the years, parents have asked several times about what other artistic opportunities may be out there for their children. Sometimes there is interest in summer camps, or after school classes, etc. I usually end up checking a few things on the internet that I know about, or know to be decent through other art teachers' experiences, and then printing some things out for those folks. Instead of doing that repeatedly, I've decided to dedicate a page to these kinds of activities.
Below you'll find some links to after school classes and summer camps. Please bear in mind that these are recommendations, that I have no personal affiliation with any of the groups, and that I can't make any promises about the program content. If you have any questions about them, or other programs you may come across, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'll do the best that I can to answer your questions. However, it would be best if you contact the programs directly.
Below you'll find some links to after school classes and summer camps. Please bear in mind that these are recommendations, that I have no personal affiliation with any of the groups, and that I can't make any promises about the program content. If you have any questions about them, or other programs you may come across, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'll do the best that I can to answer your questions. However, it would be best if you contact the programs directly.
(Please remember when opening links you'll be on the
internet. Thus, you may want to review website content before using
with children.)
Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore Clayworks is located in Mt. Washington Village, the northwest corner of Baltimore City. They have a variety of classes for a wide range of ages, including adults. Classes are offered throughout the year, as well as summer camp. In addition to classes, they have pottery and supplies for sale.
Columbia Association Art Center
As you can probably tell, the CAC is part of the Columbia Association. Their classes are for both adults and children, with a discount if you are a CA member. Classes are also offered on school half-days and other non-holidays that students may have off from school. This may be attractive to parents looking for activities for their children on those particular days.
Howard Community College
HCC offers their Kids on Campus program. It is offered several different times of the year. Similar to the HCAC, they have classes in both performing and visuals arts, as well as languages, social studies, economics, etc.
Howard County Arts Council
HCAC is located in Ellicott City off of Rogers Ave., between Rts. 29 and 40. They have classes in both visual and performing arts offered several different times of the year. Classes are taught by on site staff, or HCPSS teachers teach a variety of classes there as well.
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
The Howard County Dept. of Rec. and Parks offers a a wide variety of classes and opportunities for children. From movement/dance to the creative arts, there is plenty to choose from. Parents may also be interested in the programs that they provide for pre-school aged children that occur during the regular school day.
HCPSS Summer Institutes
The Summer Institutes for Talent Development are offered through the GT office. They are for Ho.Co. students interested in advanced-level instruction/enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year. You can download the files you need, if you are interested in applying. There are many programs to choose from. However, if you are most interested in the art offerings, make sure to look for those in the catalog. The art offerings are taught by HCPSS Art Teachers.
Towson University Community Art Center
The CAC at TU is part of the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) on campus. Classes are available for children ranging in age from 5-17 in a variety of media. Their classes are offered during the school year and the summer as well.
UMCP-Art and Learning Center
The Art and Learning Center at University of MD College Park (UMCP) provides classes for adults and children. The children's classes are only available in the summer as camps.
Young People's Studios @ MICA
Depending upon where you work, or if you don't mind driving, the Young People's Studios at Maryland Institute College of Art may be a great option. Their program concentrates only on visual art, and a number of the classes are taught by HCPSS Art Teachers. Classes are offered during the school year and in the summer.
Baltimore Clayworks is located in Mt. Washington Village, the northwest corner of Baltimore City. They have a variety of classes for a wide range of ages, including adults. Classes are offered throughout the year, as well as summer camp. In addition to classes, they have pottery and supplies for sale.
Columbia Association Art Center
As you can probably tell, the CAC is part of the Columbia Association. Their classes are for both adults and children, with a discount if you are a CA member. Classes are also offered on school half-days and other non-holidays that students may have off from school. This may be attractive to parents looking for activities for their children on those particular days.
Howard Community College
HCC offers their Kids on Campus program. It is offered several different times of the year. Similar to the HCAC, they have classes in both performing and visuals arts, as well as languages, social studies, economics, etc.
Howard County Arts Council
HCAC is located in Ellicott City off of Rogers Ave., between Rts. 29 and 40. They have classes in both visual and performing arts offered several different times of the year. Classes are taught by on site staff, or HCPSS teachers teach a variety of classes there as well.
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
The Howard County Dept. of Rec. and Parks offers a a wide variety of classes and opportunities for children. From movement/dance to the creative arts, there is plenty to choose from. Parents may also be interested in the programs that they provide for pre-school aged children that occur during the regular school day.
HCPSS Summer Institutes
The Summer Institutes for Talent Development are offered through the GT office. They are for Ho.Co. students interested in advanced-level instruction/enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year. You can download the files you need, if you are interested in applying. There are many programs to choose from. However, if you are most interested in the art offerings, make sure to look for those in the catalog. The art offerings are taught by HCPSS Art Teachers.
Towson University Community Art Center
The CAC at TU is part of the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) on campus. Classes are available for children ranging in age from 5-17 in a variety of media. Their classes are offered during the school year and the summer as well.
UMCP-Art and Learning Center
The Art and Learning Center at University of MD College Park (UMCP) provides classes for adults and children. The children's classes are only available in the summer as camps.
Young People's Studios @ MICA
Depending upon where you work, or if you don't mind driving, the Young People's Studios at Maryland Institute College of Art may be a great option. Their program concentrates only on visual art, and a number of the classes are taught by HCPSS Art Teachers. Classes are offered during the school year and in the summer.